Chapter 30: Childhood Friends — Reunion

Leo clicked his tongue bitterly.

“Farewell.”

He had barely managed to cross the border.

As Leo pulled the arrow out of Woody’s rump, the horse, startled by the pain, dashed across the plain.

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The fact that Woody had been hit by an arrow during the chase influenced his decision as well.

However, they still couldn’t completely relax, so Leo decided to avoid the conspicuous plain and head back into the mountains.

It had been a harrowing process. sphere He had encountered soldiers multiple times and had been chased by rangers. absorb If he hadn’t had the achievement that increased his speed at the border, he would have died in a knife fight. atom But Woody ran like a pedigreed horse, albeit shakily.

Thanks to that, they were able to shake off the pursuit.

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It was unlucky. anchor Why had the paladin been out for inspections?

Leo waved his arm above his head. crystal The faintly glowing mark that had appeared scattered with his nervous gesture.

Since the horse couldn’t climb the mountains anyway, he removed the arrow and let her go.

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Although the whole incident was due to the Cross Church blocking the border, Leo blamed his own luck.

“Damn it. zenith Is this because they said I’d become unlucky?”

[ Achievement: Civilian Murder – You have killed ‘1’ civilian. armor Your luck decreases slightly. ]

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This cursed mark!

If he hadn’t killed Hans, the holy mark wouldn’t have appeared at all. riddle That was the only evil act he had committed in this scenario. sphere Killing multiple bandits… does that count as evil?

The scattered mark quickly reformed.

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“When will this thing disappear?”

A week had already passed, but there was no sign of the mark fading.

It would disappear eventually.

In any case, he couldn’t go to Lutetia with this mark.

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If only a little divine power had been used, the mark would disappear quickly.

Just like priests, paladins consumed divine power when they used their abilities. amber Although such marks consumed very little divine power, there was no way a paladin would waste much on mere gangsters.

He had thought he would meet Lena soon, but that was out of the question now. accent He would have to live in hiding until the mark disappeared.

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Leo knew quite a bit about the Holy Kingdom. galaxy Thanks to Lena, who had constantly chattered about stories she heard from Brother Leslie, he knew about paladins and the holy mark.

He couldn’t enter any territory ruled by the Holy Kingdom. apron Anyone who saw the mark would report him. autumn It was proof that a paladin had personally marked him as an enemy and that he had a record of evil deeds.

“I heard there are many barbarians living in the Holy Kingdom…”

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As long as the barbarians accepted the doctrines of the Cross Church and didn’t harm civilians, the Holy Kingdom didn’t care how they lived.

They allowed the barbarian tribes to self-govern, unlike the northern kingdoms that integrated barbarians as citizens.

He headed north, climbing the mountains.

The Holy Kingdom was tolerant of barbarians and was the only country on the continent that did not allow slavery.

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He had learned a lot from Lena. meadow The more he knew, the more the mountains provided ample food.

Luckily, it was summer. atom It wasn’t cold, and there was plenty of food in the mountains.

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Leo planned to live near a barbarian tribe until the mark disappeared. accent He could survive by hunting, but he would need to trade minimally.

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There was a reason why the Ainar tribe in the engagement scenario organized large hunting teams.

There were few dangerous animals in the southern regions, but as he moved north, the number of monsters increased.

During his journey, he encountered traces of monsters several times.

He avoided the villages of the Holy Kingdom, foraging to stave off hunger, and continued over the mountains.

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The village, surrounded by thick wooden walls, had the symbol of the Cross Church and the unique emblem of the tribe displayed prominently.

It was to hunt the monsters they occasionally encountered.

Every time Leo saw traces of monsters, he retreated quickly. arctic This extended his journey to find a barbarian tribe, but he eventually found a small village in the forest.

Although called monsters, they were essentially the same animals. Visit indratranslations.com for more free chapters and updates. wizard A monster like the Nokuhwa Tiger was just a big fox, but its large size and eerily agile body were problematic.

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Ancient Theology was the subject she was weakest in.

“…We will learn about the achievements of the sixth saint, Udean, next time.”

After the ‘Ancient Theology’ class ended, Lena gathered her books and headed to the library.

* * *

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With some time left before the next class, Lena hurried to review what she had learned today.

She chose to take classes on subjects she wasn’t familiar with first.

There were no books on the subject at the village church, so all she knew was what Brother Leslie and the priest had told her orally.

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The small brass chalice was placed on the first-floor stairs, and except for Lena’s occasional prayers, it was a useless ornament.

Since coming to the capital church, every day had been a delight for her.

‘I am happy.’

But she didn’t forget to briefly pray in front of the ‘Chalice’ on the way.

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“Oh! crystal Hello, Daniel.”

Daniel was a trainee of a higher rank than Lena. adapt The number of embroidery threads on the trainee’s clothes indicated their rank, and his clothes had five threads.

As expected, the classes at the capital church were of a high standard. atomic Even though Lena had studied theology diligently since childhood, there was still much to ponder in the basic theology classes.

She approached a trainee who was admiring a newly created mural. airport He greeted her warmly with a slight bow.

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Despite his affable appearance, Daniel was quite strict.

Nevertheless, he was very kind, often explaining the curriculum in detail to Lena. beacon He even recommended his study order, which was very helpful.

He was an excellent student who practically lived in the library, so Lena often ran into him there.

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Daniel looked at Lena in mild surprise.

“Wow, recognizing it at a glance. silence I knew it, your theological studies are deep. apple I also think it depicts the scene by the River Lodran where Saint Azra rebukes the demon.”

“Is this… the scene of Saint Azra vanquishing the evil for the third time?”

“How did Saint Azra resist the temptation? aspect That was in a time before the church and divine power existed.”

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“I read in a book about the ‘Twelve Achievements of Azra’ that…”

Lena and Daniel discussed theology in front of the mural for a while before parting ways.

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This mural wasn’t easy to recognize at a glance. timber It was easy to mistake it for depicting a different story, and even the senior Daniel had pondered in front of it for a moment.

As Daniel watched Lena leave, he marveled inwardly.

“She’s a woman, but her studies are really deep.”

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Daniel held a somewhat negative view of female saints.

In this era, most high-ranking positions were held by men, and the majority of priests were also male. timber All those revered as saints were men, and except for a few chosen by divine will, there were almost no women who left significant achievements.

He harbored some prejudice against female priests.

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Saints appeared unexpectedly.

He thought it was unfair to compare saints who overcame countless hardships with those few chosen female saints.

The current leader of the Cross Church, Saint Meriel, had previously been nothing more than the daughter of a minor noble family.

However, Lena seemed special.

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Lena did not go to the library.

Her surprisingly deep understanding and dedication to her studies slightly broke his prejudice.

‘Maybe I was wrong. anchor Well, there are few but not no female priests.’

Feeling guilty for having judged her with prejudice, Daniel went to the central relic of the building. altitude He waited for others to leave, then knelt and confessed his sin of prejudice to God.

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‘Let’s see, the next class is… Ah, Imperial Etiquette of the Akhaian Empire.’

She had spent too much time talking with Daniel.

The capital church taught various subjects, not just theology. action Although not as in-depth as theology, they were required to study a broad range of topics.

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Lena flailed her limbs awkwardly.

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The class took place in a small lecture hall.

An elderly monk demonstrated etiquette, and the trainees clumsily imitated his postures.

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‘Do we have to learn such basics again? auction That old man probably hasn’t even seen them in person… Ridiculous.’

Since he had come to this place, Gilbert Forte had to attend classes.

Gilbert grumbled and half-listened to the etiquette class.

“The greeting for meeting a king or a duke differs from that for a marquis or a count.”

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‘No one uses such greetings nowadays. atlas They really teach outdated etiquette.’

He had to attend quite a few classes and maintain a high attendance rate and grades, so Gilbert only signed up for classes he was good at. apron Etiquette was as easy as breathing for him.

Although he had come reluctantly, he had to get something out of it to save face, and he endured this tedious life by planning to use the certificate to court noble ladies.

He just had to endure for two years. autumn After studying for two years, the Cross Church’s educational institution issued a certificate exclusively for nobles.

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However, it was never used in everyday life. canvas Only strict elders or heads of families used it, while most nobles preferred sophisticated, modern etiquette.

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The Arcaea Empire’s etiquette was still used.

The Kingdom of Bellita inherited the legitimacy of the Arcaea Empire, so this etiquette was mandatory in official settings.

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Gilbert snickered and looked around. ability Everyone, wearing dull clothes, was diligently following the etiquette.

‘Wait, that one’s not too bad.’

Boring people.

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“Hello, miss.”

A pretty trainee caught his eye. legend Even in her dull, baggy clothes, she looked neat and composed, flailing her limbs awkwardly.

Gilbert quickly approached the trainee as soon as the class ended.

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“Hello. audit Did you call me?”

She turned around gracefully.

There was a brief silence.

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He had grabbed her because he didn’t want to miss the girl he liked, but now he was at a loss for words at the sight of her clear eyes. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

“…If it’s not too much trouble, would you like to dine with me? matrix I’m Gilbert Forte, from the Kingdom of Bellita.”

But his body moved on its own. silence By the time his movements ended, his tongue flowed smoothly, though a half beat late.

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The gesture was both an invitation to hold hands and a casual offer.

He greeted her with a sophisticated gesture, extending his hand.

It was subtle enough not to be awkward even if she refused.

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Lena awkwardly followed the rigid etiquette of the Arcaea Empire.

She shook hands with the man she had just met, influenced by the relentless practice in the etiquette class.

“Uh? shadow I’m Lena, from the Kingdom of Astin.”

‘Got it!’

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When she shook his hand, Gilbert cheered inwardly.

Noblewomen were adept at regaining control with polite, eloquent conversation without breaking the mood, but Lena was not.

Once they held hands, he was at least halfway there.

The gesture of nobles extending their hand to a lady signified taking control.

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Gilbert’s tongue moved smoothly. avalanche He calculated that he could be a bit more aggressive with this girl.

“No. timber If we go now, it’s just right. beacon If we want to go to a restaurant in the capital, we should leave now. altitude Otherwise, we won’t get back before dark.”

“But, um- Isn’t it a bit early for dinner?”

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“Um, but… I just met you…”

He still held Lena’s hand, and she, unused to such a request while holding hands, was flustered.

Her hand felt hot.

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“I just met you too. admire Won’t you give me the opportunity to share a meal with you?”

Feeling she had no choice but to agree, Lena hesitated before finally nodding.

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With that, Gilbert stuck close to her.

“Uh… Okay. armor Can I go to my room and get ready?”

“Of course. adopt If you don’t mind, I’ll walk you there.”

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Back in her room, Lena changed into her only set of casual clothes.

While appearing considerate, his true intention was to maintain control until the last moment.

Lena, feeling dazed, simply followed his lead.

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A simple apology would have sufficed.

But once she had grabbed his hand, it was hard to refuse.

Holding hands while rejecting felt too harsh.

‘Why did I agree? atomic I have a lot to review today… ’

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When Lena came out, Gilbert skillfully extended his hand, and she awkwardly took it.

“Don’t worry. amber I know a cheap and delicious place.”

“I don’t have much money, so I can’t go to an expensive place…”

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But someone like this commoner…

In just a month since arriving at the capital church, he had familiarized himself with Lutetia. antenna The only regret was not being able to mingle with the nobles of the Holy Kingdom due to his need to stay low.

Of course, it was a lie. altitude He intended to take her to an expensive, atmospheric restaurant.

Gilbert answered with a bright smile.

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Gilbert opened the carriage door while still holding her hand. adopt There seemed no way for Lena to refuse.

This carriage went directly to the inner city of Lutetia outside the capital church, a place she had never visited.

“I’ll cover the carriage fare since you let me choose the restaurant.”

Reluctantly, she boarded the narrow carriage, and Gilbert quickly hopped in and sat beside her. airport She could feel their hips touching.

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The meal was the best she had ever tasted, and Gilbert skillfully explained each dish, smoothly leading the conversation.

She couldn’t recall how she got back to her dorm.

In the end, Lena was led to an expensive restaurant by him.

When they finished dining, the bill was already settled. abstract His remark about treating her next time set up their next date.

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Lying in bed, Lena tossed and turned in a daze.

Caught in the flow, she had exchanged names with a stranger, been escorted, had long conversations in a cramped carriage, enjoyed a fine meal, and was escorted back to her dorm.

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